Honorable James B. Frank, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB463 by Hull (Relating to medical examinations for certain children entering the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would only allow medical examinations for children who are removed as the result of sexual abuse, physical abuse, or an obvious physical injury to the child or have a chronic medical condition, a medically complex condition, or a diagnosed mental illness. In addition, the Department of Family and Protective Services would be required to submit a report evaluating the implementation of medical examinations and the reason for each one. It is assumed that any technology or contracting costs could be absorbed within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.